Junior Purchase Administrator - 8 months - Hybrid

We are currently looking for a Junior Purchase Administrator to join a leading multinational organization operating within the food and ingredients manufacturing sector. This role will support the procurement function during a major ERP implementation project and will be responsible for ensuring the efficient administration of purchasing activities, supplier communication, and procurement processes.

This position is ideal for candidates with early experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or business administration who are looking to further develop their career within an international environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, process, and monitor purchase orders within the ERP system.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, supplier, and pricing records.
• Follow up with suppliers regarding order confirmations and delivery schedules.
• Support supplier communication and relationship management activities.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to identify purchasing requirements and ensure timely procurement of materials.
• Assist with the verification and reconciliation of purchase orders, delivery notes, and invoices.
• Support the management of supplier claims and operational issues.
• Assist with demand planning activities for raw materials and ingredients.
• Ensure compliance with internal purchasing policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Degree or relevant training in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Procurement, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or administrative support roles.
• Experience working with ERP systems.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Understanding of purchasing processes and supplier management.
• Fluent English communication skills.
• Portuguese and Spanish language skills would be considered an advantage.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.

If that sounds like a match, apply directly or send you CV to g.machia(at)globalenterprisepartners.com